Sierra National Forest

Sierra National Forest Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in August.

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North Fork Oakhurst Bass Lake Shaver Lake

Planning a journey to Sierra National Forest, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sierra National Forest in August

Sierra National Forest, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in Sierra National Forest generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Shaver Lake at 28°C (82°F) to very hot in Oakhurst at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 18°C (64°F) in Oakhurst and 15°C (59°F) in Shaver Lake. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in North Fork. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, North Fork typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. North Fork sees close to 398 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Sierra National Forest by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sierra National Forest — and find the best time to visit. (based on North Fork)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September32°C (90°F) October24°C (75°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sierra National Forest in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sierra National Forest.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sierra National Forest

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Sierra National Forest (August)

Precipitation variation in Sierra National Forest (August)

North Fork

In August North Fork generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
429 hours
398 hours
340 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in North Fork →

Oakhurst

In August Oakhurst generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
429 hours
398 hours
340 hours
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Oakhurst →

Bass Lake

In August Bass Lake generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
429 hours
398 hours
340 hours
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
4.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bass Lake →

Shaver Lake

In August Shaver Lake generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
429 hours
398 hours
340 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Shaver Lake →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sierra National Forest in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
North Fork 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Oakhurst 35°C (95°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Bass Lake 32°C (90°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Shaver Lake 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)

Sierra National Forest weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in August?

August in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America brings poor weather. In North Fork, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America in August?

In North Fork, the average daytime high in August is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Sierra National Forest, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Sierra National Forest, the United States of America. North Fork averages only about 0.5 mm (0.02 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Sierra National Forest, the United States of America due to the typically pleasant weather in North Fork.

Generally speaking, May and October provide perfect weather in North Fork. On the other hand, the months of July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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